Oil of the Week: Cardamom

This week with the card of Sage and energy of inner wisdom, I have selected cardamom essential oil.

Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) essential oil comes from the steam distillation of the seeds of the shrub native to South India, Java, Cambodia, China, Russia, and Central America.

Physically, cardamom is an excellent digestive aiding with ailments such as indigestion from too much food or when it is too much spice! It is also comforting for coughs, especially when inhaled or diffused.

Emotionally, cardamom helps relieve mental strain and fatigue. Like Sage, when used cardamom can assist us with mental clarity and concentration which can help us move forward with confidence and courage while allowing grace and generosity to ourselves and others.

Energetically, cardamom stimulates the spiritual senses and strengthens our connection to the divine. It is known to aid in cleansing our aura and opening the flow of prana in the body.

Happy oiling this week friends!